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NOAA FKNMS · Public domainreef · Florida Keys
Eastern Dry Rocks
beginner 2–11 m · 5–35 ftcoral reefspur and grooverubble zonesand canyons
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Southpoint DiversKey West (Old Town) · dives this areaA small, shallow bank reef just east of Rock Key with coral fingers and sandy canyons. It is one of NOAA's Mission: Iconic Reefs restoration sites, so outplanted corals are common.
Shallow bank reef 5-35 ft; easy for snorkelers and new divers in calm conditions.
- Protected area
- Eastern Dry Rocks Sanctuary Preservation Area (~90 acres)
- Restoration
- One of seven NOAA Mission: Iconic Reefs sites
- Mooring depths ft
- 6-20
Commonly seen
blue tang stoplight parrotfish yellowtail snapper French grunt sergeant major foureye butterflyfish great barracuda Caribbean spiny lobster
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Log a dive hereSanctuary data: NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Artificial reef data: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
